Steve Tharinger
Representative
· Democrat
· District 24
· most recent term 2025–26
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137
Bills as prime sponsor
34
of those became law
1,280
Bills co-sponsored
10,124
Recorded votes
5.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2058 2021–22 |
Parks & rec. leasehold taxProvides a leasehold excise tax exemption until January 1, 2034, for all leasehold interests in facilities owned by the State Parks and Recreation Commission that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the... | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1630 2021–22 |
Weapons/certain meetingsProhibits the knowing open carry and possession of firearms and other prohibited weapons on to or in school areas and areas of facilities while being used for official meetings of a school district board of directors and... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 23, 2022 |
| HB 1705 2021–22 |
Untraceable gunsRestricts the manufacture, assembly, sale, transfer, purchase, possession, transport, and receipt of untraceable firearms. | Liz Berry (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 23, 2022 |
| HB 2078 2021–22 |
Outdoor learning grant prg.Establishes the Outdoor Learning Grant program (Grant Program) to develop and support educational experiences for public school students. | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 23, 2022 |
| HB 1738 2021–22 |
Housing finance comm'n debtIncreases the Housing Finance Commission's debt limit from $8 billion to $14 billion. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022 |
| HB 1744 2021–22 |
Cancer care collaborativesStates that a comprehensive cancer center that enters into a collaborative arrangement with an institution of higher education is not a state agency or state employer, and the employees of such comprehensive cancer center are... | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022 |
| HB 1765 2021–22 |
Health benefit ex./B&O taxMakes the business and occupation tax exemption for health benefit exchanges permanent. | Frank Chopp (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022 |
| HB 1626 2021–22 |
WDFW electronic licensingSpecifies the Fish and Wildlife Commission's authority to issue and create rules for granting licenses, permits, tags, stamps, and catch record cards extends to the issuance, use, and display of electronic licensing documents. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| HB 1888 2021–22 |
Working fam. credit/ratesAuthorizes the Department of Revenue to annually adjust the rate of Working Families Tax Credit reductions based on qualifying income changes. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| HB 1141 2021–22 |
Death w/ dignity act accessAllows advanced registered nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and osteopathic physician assistants to perform the duties of a physician under the Death with Dignity Act (act). | Skyler Rude (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1333 2021–22 |
Rural public facilities/taxExtends, until December 31, 2054, the expiration of the local sales and use tax for public facilities in rural counties for those counties imposing the tax prior to August 1, 2009. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1660 2021–22 |
Accessory dwelling unitsRequires cities and counties fully planning under the Growth Management Act to allow for the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) within urban growth areas (UGAs), and prohibits such cities and counties from... | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1789 2021–22 |
Adult family homes/prop. taxModifies the property tax exemption for property owned by a nonprofit used as an adult family home for persons with a developmental disability to ensure that the exemption may be claimed whether the services are provided by a... | Bill Ramos (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1924 2021–22 |
Hog fuel tax exemptionExtends the sales and use tax exemption for hog fuel from June 30, 2024, to June 30, 2034. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 2073 2021–22 |
State capitol committeeRevises the State Capitol Committee (SCC) to be an interbranch advisory committee of state government and updates membership of the SCC. | Mike Steele (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1781 2021–22 |
Capital budget, supplementalAuthorizes new capital appropriations of $1.49 billion in total funds, of which $77.4 million is financed with state general obligation bonds. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 2022 |
| HB 1741 2021–22 |
Health provider contractingProhibits the use of certain contractual provisions in contracts between health carriers and hospitals or hospital affiliates. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1767 2021–22 |
Targeted electrificationAuthorizes the governing body of municipal electric utilities and public utility districts (PUDs) to adopt a targeted electrification plan that establishes a finding that utility outreach and investment in the electrification... | Alex Ramel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1889 2021–22 |
Health network accessChanges requirements relating to provider networks for health benefit plans. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1806 2021–22 |
Legislature/bargainingAuthorizes collective bargaining for legislative branch employees. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2022 |
| HB 1652 2021–22 |
Conserv. district electionsLengthens conservation district board of supervisor terms from three to four years. | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2022 |
| HB 1661 2021–22 |
Kelp & eelgrass conservationDirects the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to establish a Native Kelp Forest and Eelgrass Meadow Health and Conservation Plan (Plan). | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| HB 1732 2021–22 |
Long-term care/delayDelays the collection of premium assessments under the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program (Trust Program) until July 1, 2023. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2022 |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| HB 1733 2021–22 |
Long-term care/exemptionsEstablishes exemptions from the payment of premiums under the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program for certain veterans, spouses and registered domestic partners of military service members, nonimmigrant temporary... | Dave Paul (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2022 |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| HB 1081 2021–22 |
State gen. obligation bondsAuthorizes the State Finance Committee to issue up to $3.673 billion in general obligation bonds to finance projects. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 26, 2022 |
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